Postcode insights

CB7 5TQ

Calfe Fen Drove

Soham North

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Detailed insights for CB7 5TQ

Overview

Postcode CB7 5TQ is located in a rural town, within the Soham North ward of East Cambridgeshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Soham area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Soham is £54,063 per year. The nearest station is Soham, about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Soham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,958 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Soham has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.8%

Approximately 28.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Soham is £54,063 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB7 5TQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Soham near CB7 5TQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Soham located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CB7 5TQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Soham

N/A

Walking directions to Soham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
5,637.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.55(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.58(+26%)
Other theft
4.37(-20%)
Burglary
3.89(+40%)
Vehicle crime
2.92(-34%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
310
86.35%
Other White
33
9.19%
Indian
3
0.84%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.84%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.84%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
29.02%
No qualifications
44
15.38%
Level 3 (A level)
44
15.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
14.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.29%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
31.37%
Owns with a mortgage
40
26.14%
Other social rented
39
25.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
9.8%
Social rents from council
5
3.27%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Soham North

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£305
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £315K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £305 per square foot) in Soham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £815,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Soham North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£343,000£308
Semi-Detached26£268,500£301
Terraced19£220,000£308
Flats1£120,000£279

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Soham North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Soham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£337,500£110,000£215,500£209,500
2017£327,500£132,475£220,000£194,500
2018£325,000£135,000£215,000£210,000
2019£330,000£130,000£226,750£200,000
2020£400,000£125,000£232,500£200,000
2021£400,000£170,000£242,500£211,500
2022£380,000£146,500£245,000£225,000
2023£500,000£205,000£260,000£245,000
2024£384,973£90,000£260,000£232,500
2025£420,000£161,000£265,000£220,000
2026£315,000£295,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Soham North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Soham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£204£247£255
2017£233£228£261£263
2018£261£179£271£255
2019£267£215£243£252
2020£224£231£258£273
2021£281£236£286£280
2022£319£260£310£319
2023£298£272£331£281
2024£293£158£294£305
2025£308£276£297£311
2026£344£312£376
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Soham North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Soham North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB7 5TQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB7 5TQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202673, Foxwood North, Ely, CB7 5YRDetachedFreehold£235,000
06 Feb 20265, Snowberry Way, Ely, CB7 5YZDetachedFreehold£315,000
20 Feb 20252, Snowberry Way, Ely, CB7 5YZDetachedFreehold£440,000
19 Jan 202618C, Townsend, Ely, CB7 5DBDetachedFreehold£358,000
16 Jun 202522, Townsend, Ely, CB7 5DBTerracedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the CB7 5TQ postcode area, located within Soham, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CB7 5TQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryThe Weatheralls Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryThe Shade Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.9 miSecondarySoham Village CollegeAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB7 5TQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB7 5TQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSoham ShopperMartin Close, East Cambridgeshire, CB7 5EJWalking directions to Soham Shopper
0.5 miLeys Stores2 Pratt Street, Ely, CB7 5BHWalking directions to Leys Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Cambridgeshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,583
Band B£1,847
Band C£2,110
Band D£2,374
Band E£2,902
Band F£3,429
Band G£3,957
Band H£4,748

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CB7 5TQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Keith Horgan

Soham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Mark Goldsack

Soham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Charlotte Cane

Ely and East Cambridgeshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictEast CambridgeshireE07000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyEly and East CambridgeshireE14001224
WardSoham NorthE05011569
ParishSohamE04001641
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SohamE02003737
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Cambridgeshire 006AE01018047
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced2002-08-01

Frequently asked questions about CB7 5TQ

Is CB7 5TQ (Soham) safe?

The area around CB7 5TQ records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CB7 5TQ?

The median sale price around CB7 5TQ in Soham is £265,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CB7 5TQ?

There are 4 schools close to CB7 5TQ, including The Weatheralls Primary School (Requires improvement), The Shade Primary School (Good) and Soham Village College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CB7 5TQ?

The closest station to CB7 5TQ is Soham, about 1,118 m away.

How deprived is the area around CB7 5TQ?

CB7 5TQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,958 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CB7 5TQ (Soham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ely and East Cambridgeshire covering CB7 5TQ is Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Keith Horgan (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Mark Goldsack (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.